60-Year-Old Motorcyclist Hit By Car, Leg Seriously Injured [Pasco,WA]

Motorcyclist Struck By Car Injures Leg In Pasco

Pasco, WA (May 30, 2020) – A 60-year-old motorcycle rider was hit by a car Tuesday at 12:30 PM at the crossing of Argent Road and Road 100.

Pasco Police Sgt. Rodrigo Pruneda later said the motorcyclist sustained heavy injuries to his leg.

Reports said that the biker travelled on Argent behind a vehicle, while the responsible car stopped on Road 100 and tried to cross Argent Road.

The driver didn’t see the motorcycle behind a passing vehicle. It is when the car hit the side of the motorbike at around 12:30 pm.

The driver claimed that the motorcyclist was not clearly visible behind the passing vehicle.

The biker sustained heavy damage to his leg, but fortunately it was nonfatal. Rescuers took him to a nearby medical facility immediately for treatment.

The at-fault driver is an adult female. Police cited her for failing to stop. No further details are available.

Accidents Happen

Vehicular accidents are the leading cause of long-term disability in the U.S. Therefore, it is valuable to know what to do if you get involved in a motor vehicle accident. Statistics show that accidents involving motorcycles have 78.3% resulting in injury, and 4.24% of the crashes being fatal. Thus, it is imperative we do our best to avoid getting into such accidents. Ultimately, accidents don’t always involve another vehicle. Covering basic safety procedures will ensure easy traveling on the road.

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If in an Accident, Who You Can Turn To

Thousands of people across Washington suffer injuries in traffic collisions every year. Therefore, it is crucial to know how to proceed in case you find yourself injured after an accident. The most valuable step you can take in response to a vehicle crash is hiring a personal injury attorney. Personal injury attorneys prioritize your recovery, while securing your future from further losses a severe accident can bring.

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